Justis Walker
Kennewick ,WA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pepper Farmer
Walker's Tiny Farm
02.2021 - 03.2025
- Created and maintained a small urban farm independently.
- Conducted routine soil care to enhance fertility.
- Monitored and regulated pest populations.
- Cultivated high-quality produce with a specific focus on hot peppers.
- Formulated unique hot sauce recipes; winning 2 consecutive years at the Yakima County Fair.
Line Cook
Haps Burgers and Taps
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Ensured sanitization and cleanliness of cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Stored unused food in appropriate containers to ensure proper refrigeration and to avoid spoilage.
Head Chef
The Carousel
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes in a manner that reflected high quality standards.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower the overall grocery costs for the restaurant.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and maintaining high restaurant standards.
- Trained staff and practiced daily food allergy awareness.
- Maintained well-stocked stations.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Handled and stored food properly to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Greatly expanded knowledge and skills regarding french cuisine.
Breakfast Cook
Apple Tree Golf Course
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Frequently checked and maintained appropriate food temperatures to ensure proper cooking and safety.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by ensuring the completion of daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
Kitchen Leader
Provisions
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Prevented cross-contamination of utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals to prevent food allergies.
- Carried responsibility of conducting daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Delegated food preparation duties to cooks and followed up with them to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods frequently to verify quality and maintain high standards.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
Grill Master
Red Lobster
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Routinely prepared high-volume orders in a timely manner while maintaining quality.
- Prepared food items including meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes, as well as processing and cooking crustaceans.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Regularly ensured cleanliness and proper maintenance of equipment.
- Provided support and training to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.
- Restocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates in order to minimize waste.
- Established and maintained a positive relationship with staff members to ensure a productive and fulfilling work environment.
Education
West Valley High School
Yakima, WASkills
- Food prep work
- Allergy awareness
- Food Safety
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Food presentation
- Creating full menus
- Refined knife Skills
- Punctual
- Excellent multitasking
- Following instructions
- Active listening
- Hard working
- Friendly, positive attitude
Timeline
Pepper Farmer
Walker's Tiny Farm
02.2021 - 03.2025
Line Cook
Haps Burgers and Taps
09.2020 - 01.2021
Head Chef
The Carousel
03.2018 - 01.2020
Breakfast Cook
Apple Tree Golf Course
03.2018 - 07.2018
Kitchen Leader
Provisions
11.2017 - 03.2018
Grill Master
Red Lobster
01.2016 - 10.2017
West Valley High School
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